We will review the thinking processes tied to each map by using TPR (total physical response)
Thinking Process: Define in Context Brainstorm List AssociateIdentify
Arms raised overhead to form a CIRCLE
Thinking Process: Describing using adjectives QualitiesAttributesTraits
Look through hands like a scope
Thinking Process: Compare and Contrast SimilaritiesDifferences DifferentiateDistinguish between
Grab a left idea, grab a right idea. Repeat as necessary (Look at Teacher)
Thinking Process: Classifying Categorizing Sorting Grouping
Arms out, fingers down (Look at Teacher)
Thinking Process: Sequencing OrderArrange ProcessRetell Solve
Hands undulate from right shoulder to left shoulder (Look at Teacher)
Thinking Process: Cause and Effect If…thenWhat if…? Discuss Consequences Identify the motivation behind…
This one takes a little practice (Teacher will demonstrate)
Thinking Process: Parts of the Whole Show the structureTake apart Physical ComponentsAnatomy
Grab the top of your head with both hands and pretend to lift your head off
Thinking Process: Seeing Analogies SymbolismMetaphorSimile
Arms straight out to make a T
Let’s practice!
Jennifer is trying to decide which club to become involved with on campus. She needs to brainstorm what she personally wants to get out of being in a club. What kind of map should she use?
Dream Closet
Jennifer is also very concerned about her image on campus. As a freshman, she wants to be sure she starts her reputation on the right foot. In order to describe the kind of person she wants to be, what kind of map should she use?
Jennifer finally narrows it down to two choices: Key Club and What Really Matters Club. Before she can make her final decision, she should compare them. What kind of map should she use?
How about one more?
Now that Jennifer has selected the right club for her, she needs a plan of action so she knows what she should do next. What kind of map should she use to figure out the order of her actions?
Circle Bubble Double Bubble Tree Flow Multi-Flow Brace Bridge
At the beginning of a lesson (to figure out what we know and don’t know) During a lesson (reading text, taking notes when the teacher lectures) Independent practice (homework, pre- writing before a project or essay) After a lesson (as a quiz or to show what we know)